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List of important names and phone numbers (doctors, hospitals, poison control)
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Babysitter Checklist - Click here
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Book on First Aid
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1 Box of Various sized Band-Aids or other adhesive bandages
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1 Box of sterile gauze pads
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At least 2 sizes of sterile gauze rolls
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1 package of assorted bandages (including fabric fingertip and knuckle sizes)
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At least 2 finger splints with applicators
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1 package of absorbent cotton, 1 package of cotton swabs
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At least 2 sizes of elastic bandages for sprains
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Sterilized eye pads
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1 tube of eye ointment, 1 tube of burn ointment
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Triangular bandage (at least one for sling - could use a clean folded handkerchief)
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1 package of safety pins
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At least 2 rolls of surgical tape (waterproof)
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1 pair of scissors
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1 pair of tweezers (flat edged), and 1 package of needles
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Matches (for sterilizing tweezers)
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Thermometer (either type: ear, oral, or fever strips)
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At least 2 bars of soap
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At least 10 antiseptic wipes
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1 tube of antiseptic cream or solution
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1 bottle/spray of insect repellent
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1 bottle of hydrogen peroxide
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1 bottle of rubbing alcohol
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1 tube of anti-itch cream or 1 bottle of lotion (for sunburns and stings)
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1 bottle/tube of sunscreen
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1 bottle of acetominophen (ie: Tylenol)
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At least 2 pairs of disposable vinyl gloves
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1 cold pack (for headaches, wounds)
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1 blanket
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1 Face Shield for CPR use
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Feminine hygiene products
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Plastic bags (small and large)
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Ear drops
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Water purification tablets
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